Christmas News Letter: Haiti 2010 Teams - The Start of the Torbeck, Haiti and Orphanage Projects

We want to share with you our vision for a small rural village in southwestern Haiti.  This remote area north of Torbeck, about ten miles away from Les Cayes, has a church that has been taking care of twenty-six orphans.  The orphans attend the services and are growing spiritually. The church has a strong desire to be able to assist these orphans, an many others physically as well as educationally. Their desire to help the other orphans in the area is limited by their finances.

In the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Haiti, there was a great need for immediate assistance for the local people to purchase food and minor medical supplies.  With your help, we successfully sent funds at least twice to the local pastors for food supplies to help in the time of need for them and their congregation.   James 1:27  What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world. 


The overall vision we have at Youth Quests International is to provide enough help, assistance, support and education to help this community help themselves in the following ways:

• assist the church and pastors
• help provide self-sustaining agricultural projects 
• provide a safe and clean drinking water source
• start building the first phase of the orphanage project 
• then move on to an educational center for school classes  
• vocational training  
• an educational center for the local villagers

In the information that follows, we will share with you the achievements and successes we have had this year in cooperation with your help, assistance and support.  After our initial preliminary trip, there were two teams that went to the village near Torbeck this year.  


 In preparation for the teams that would arrive, I and four other men flew to Haiti and spent between 3 to 5 days with the people.  It was our desire to assess the immediate needs of the local people and the minimal requirements and safety issues for the teams. Due to this visit, needed changes were made to the original plans that would better meet the immediate needs as well as fulfill requirements for the overall vision of the orphanage.


Prior to the first team’s arrival many building materials and tools were purchased in Haiti by a pastor with funds that were forwarded ahead for this purpose.  A generator was bought to use in the home where the teams will be staying, needs in the church, showing films for outreaches and the building projects. A laptop was provided for better communication and a camera to record progress on the project and with the orphans. 


Team One

Project # 1: Major work on a home for future teams included cleaning tons of cement and debris from upstairs. Wiring lights in the house and cooking area provided longer hours for ministry. A well was dug by hand near this home and lined with cement for washing, bathing and laundry.  Because the home didn’t have a safe way for individuals to get to the second floor where larger teams would need the extra sleeping quarters, we built some cement stairs to the upper level of the home.

Project #2: Tin was bought for roofing the half of one of our host pastor’s home that did not have a roof.  David and Sheila were living with and helping orphans in this home.

Project #3: Ministry and evangelism opportunities took place through Vacation Bible school, children’s ministry and evening services. 


Team Two
Project #1: The Jesus Film in Creole was shown in the evenings during special services. Tracts in Creole were distributed in churches and given to people as we walked around the village and local areas. Ministry was continued to the children.

Project # 2: The agriculture project was started and funds were provided to continue working on this poultry business project.  We are very excited that this is nearly completed because it will help support the orphanage, pastors and provide some food for them as well.  We will share with you the things that you may participate in for the success of this project later in this letter.


Both teams were given the opportunity to minister in other churches and in open air meetings in a couple of villages.  Many Haitian people were touched and ministered to through us with your help.


OpportunitiesNow with the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share with you the opportunity to share in the success and vision of these projects in Haiti by prayer,  physically going yourself or supporting these projects or someone who is able to go.  We will list the areas you may feel led to participate in and share the success of these projects.

• Because of the tremendous rise in the cost of items and building materials in the aftermath of the earthquake and the desire to have the business start operations, you may help get the poultry business started by helping with the following items:

• Between buying the 500 chicks, feed, antibiotics, feeders and the wire needed to complete the building there is a balance of about $2,400.00 left to purchase these items and have this valuable resource completed and in operation.
• Drilling a deep water well and equipment for a potable water supply for the church and future orphanage (total $2200.00) *this would help prevent cholera outbreaks.
• Repairs and enhancing the church facilities
• The first phase of building an orphanage: 
• Raising funds to start building the initial phase of the orphanage, (Enough rooms for 40 children, a kitchen, laundry and bathing facilities and house-parent’s quarters. ($50,000.00)

To make a contribution to this project or others during this holiday season, giving thanks for what we have and sharing a gift to those less fortunate please go to Haitian Contributions or contact Youth Quests for more information, prayer and opportunities.  To mail us: 13835 N Tatum Blvd #146, Phoenix, AZ.  85032

Mat 25:34-40  Then the King will say to the people on his right, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father! Come and possess the kingdom which has been prepared for you ever since the creation of the world.  I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.' The righteous will then answer him, 'When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?  When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you?  When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'  The King will reply, 'I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!'

The Ultimate Youth Missions Promoting Cultural, Social, Spiritual and Educational Growth

Mission trips are no longer limited to Christian neighborhoods only. Since the travel options are aplenty, anyone with a fascination to serve his or her neighborhood or overseas can do so by taking Christian mission trips easily. Due to improved worldwide communication and discount youth or group missions travel cost, increasingly more number of youth sharing a common faith tend to be stepping forward to give a helping hand to socially ostracized or needy people. These youth with a mission usually consider extensive outings and market quality teen missions adventure services in various countries which enhance interpersonal, cultural and educational growth. Thus youth missions are perfect for those seeking a special connection with fellow missionaries and people of a different culture, as well as to broaden their work worldwide and encounters through their journeys.

Youth mission trips can last from the single day to several months as well as cater to a myriad of needs and preferences whatever the size of the actual teen's group. To assist the less fortunate and sharing the love of the Lord are the main objectives associated with such trips. The first timers in youth missions can promote the help of local people and churches to share the focused mission's trip to have God's benefits and blessings in everything they do to serve socially unreachable individuals.

Youth Quests is definitely an international missions trip specialist arranging national as well as overseas long term and short term mission trips for teens, mission trips for college students, religious leaders, families, groups and youth. The Youth Quests' program primarily focuses on lending a helping hand in order to help the needy, and to get that sense of satisfaction just by viewing them smiling. Our experience within national and foreign quests is responsible for touching many lives, including the short term missionaries as well.

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If you wish to be a part of Christian short term missions, if you take youth on missions to foreign countries, then contact us at Youth Quests today and we will help you serve to socially downtrodden individuals better by helping all of them financially via our effective group or youth on a mission programs.

Youth Quests International - Quarterly News Letter Aug. 20th 2010

Missionary News with

Youth Quests International & John and Becky Andrews

We wanted to share with you the blessings resulting from the help you have given in supporting this ministry and the missionaries who went this year.

Php 1:3-7 I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace.

1. Youth Quests sent support funds to Western Kenya twice in the last few months to help with the pastor and congregation who were in a condition where many were starving.  This church ministers to many in the area; reaching out the widows, orphans and refugees from Northeast Uganda which are called the “Invisible Children” and adults fleeing the violence.     Link to Testimonial
2. Youth Quests International sent support funds to help with the pastors in Haiti this spring helping them buy food and things due to the increased costs of food and supplies from the earthquake.      Link to Testimonial
3. John took a trip to Haiti with four other pastors in the spring to assess the area for needs and ministry opportunities for the two teams going down this summer. Special meetings were held at that time also.
4. Haiti Missions Trip  Group I The team worked on some crucial improvements for the teams who will be doing follow up work on several projects. They were involved in ministry to the local children and people ...     Read More and View Pictures
5. Church Group Missions Trip to Haiti  Group II
   Besides starting the building project for the sustainable agricultural project, the team had the privilege of showing the Jesus Film in Creole and handing out tracts to the local people wherever they went...     Read More and View Pictures
6. Youth Group Missions Trip to Piura, Peru      
   After a welcoming time, and service we were ready to get to work.  During our evangelistic missions trip to Piura, Peru we had the privilege to build three additional rooms on a church member’s home.  Now they have about five rooms instead of one for a family of seven...     Read More and View Pictures
7. Church Group Mission Trip to the San Carlos Indian Reservation
   The team of 33, mostly teens, from Sierra Vista United Methodist Church in Texas, joining Youth Quests International, worked on some crucial and much needed improvements.  The church had leaks in the roof resulting in damage to the ceiling within the church. Funds raised for the project along with the church's finances and tribal donations worked together to purchase materials for the group to do the renovation...            Read More and View Pictures

Please follow our Blogs and visit the Youth Quests website.  Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

God Bless You,

John and Becky

How can I Support a Missionary?

You Can Definitely Support A Missionary!


The entirely obvious ways of supporting missionaries is definitely through your prayer for missions as well as giving, however there are definitely more options everyone of us have the ability to utilize your own gifts in sending and supporting missionaries.


Missionaries really rely upon the support of people to succeed in their designated fields of service. Missionaries need monetary support in addition to encouragement from their own supporters to stay on the mission fields.


Step One   Get Information and Facts:


The initial step is you must learn just as much as you possibly can about the missionary you intend to support. You can not help them if you do not know them. Find out about their particular story. Just what was it basically like growing up? When did they come to a decision to become a missionary? If they're married, discover how they met their partner and just how they recognized that missions was for them. You should also inquire about their particular ministry. Exactly why did you choose the country where you serve? What exactly are your strategies to reach people? What are also the challenges you encounter, as well as what blessings have you experienced? The more knowledge you have, the more effective it is possible to support them.


Step Two   Gain Awareness:


Put together the details you have gathered through interviewing the missionary, as well as share it with other people. Create a scrapbook or even a power point presentation. Coordinator a supper party using a mission theme and share exactly what you learned about the missionary. Become active within your church, as well as make the most of teaching opportunities to present their particular ministry to a greater body of supporters.


Step Three   Write Personal Letters:


Become a penpal to your personal missionary. Write on a regular basis as well as developing a relationship. You will end up suprised just how much this will mean to them, and perhaps more surprising, will likely be just how much it means to you. Avoid using e-mail as the simple method. Send actual letters in the mail. Keep in mind, they could reside in an area in the world where they do not receive very much correspondence. Make it unique that they recieve something regularly from you.


Step Four   By Sending Care Packages:


Send out random care packages to your missionary. Inquire further concerning what they would really like from back home. Perhaps it is that particular candy they love and can't seem to buy in the country where they minister. Surprise them with things that you believe they may enjoy. Additionally, some great tips are newspapers or magazines which will provide them with something to read as well as enable them to get caught up with current events back home.


Step Five   Pray Regularly for Them:


This really is, I really believe, the very best detail that can be done to support the missionary. I do believe in the power of prayer understanding that God will make use of you personally as a support system on their behalf in prayer. Make sure to frequently ask them what they need prayer for. Additionally, why don't you host some friends for a prayer time specific for the needs facing your missionary.


Step Six    Go Visit Them:


This may seem to be crazy, nevertheless determine to pay a visit to your missionary on the field and find out personally exactly what every day life is like in their shoes. Take a short term mission trip to help with work projects or ministry by yourself or better yet with a group traveling to the mission field to help and encourage the missionary and the local people they minister to. You will end up changed forever, and along the way, you'll have encouraged your missionary tremendously. Missionaries enjoy having their supporters come and take part in their ministry.


For more information on Missions, Mission Trips or to find out where you may help go to Youth Quests International